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14 May 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VXB) climbs out after takeoff in the iconic 'Spirit of Australia' livery.

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Aircraft

Qantas standard livery, Spirit of Australia

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 FUJIFILM XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Runway Royalty, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

5 badges earned

Photo grade

A

Silver

Score: 84.0

Perfectly framed Qantas 737, bright sky and clear tail, but softness just holds back elite sharpness.

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the world\'s most popular short- to medium-haul airliners, serving as a backbone of Qantas\' domestic and regional operations.

Fleet Rarity

One of 75 737-800s in Qantas fleet; not a rare type.

Record Flights

Used on domestic trunk and regional routes in Australia, including long sectors such as Perth to Sydney.

Safety & Events

Type involved in various minor and rare major incidents worldwide, but VH-VXB has no major public incidents.

Future Outlook

Still flying as of 2024; likely to eventually be replaced by 737 MAX or Airbus A321XLR.

Specifications

CFM56-7B24

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,665 kilometers

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,016 kilograms

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

107.6 kN (24,000 lbf)

Thrust

QC1/2; ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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